Joubertina, South Africa · Permanent · Guiding & Activities
Requirements - Recognised hiking guide qualification. - Valid medical first aid certificate. - Proven experience leading multi-day hikes in mountain and wilderness environments. - Good knowledge of indigenous plants, birds, wildlife and the ecology of the Kouga region, including Fynbos and subtropical vegetation. - Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. - Experience managing people and coordinating teams. - A hands-on, responsible approach with a passion for nature conservation, outdoor hospitality and guest experiences. - Experience working with horses or donkeys would be an advantage, but is not essential. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who combines excellent guiding skills with leadership, natural history knowledge and a genuine passion for the outdoors. Experience with horses or donkeys would be a bonus, given the nature of some of our wilderness experiences. The successful candidate will take ownership of the hiking operation, maintain high standards across the guiding team and help develop and protect our wilderness trails.